Realme 12 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Quick Comparison
Realme 12 Pro 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M42 5G. In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M42 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 32 MP + 8 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 23490 | Rs. 20909 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 29, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Pro 5G is Rs. 23490. The launch Date of the second phone is April 28, 2021 . The cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is Rs. 20909.
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's 6.6 inch screen. Realme 12 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 393 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 266 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.3%. Realme 12 Pro 5G has 20:1.9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 12 Pro 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 32 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 12 Pro 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | Realme 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 29, 2024 | April 28, 2021 |
| In The Box | realme 12 Pro 5G, USB Type-C Cable, 67W Adapter, Protect Case, SIM Card Needle, Screen Protect Film, Quick Guide, Important Product Information Including the Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.02 x 161.47 x 8.75 mm | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:1.9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 266 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93% | ~ 84.3% |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000: 1, Brightness Adjustment: 20,000 Level, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/3/5/8/28B/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes with Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Meter Function | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Supports Dolby Atmos, Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, Hi-Res Audio Certification, 5G + 5G Dual Mode, Luxury Watch Design, 3D Vapour Chamber Cooling System, Super Linear Dual Speakers | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP 26mm f/1.8 (Main) 32 MP 2x optical zoom and 4x lossless zoom f/2 (Telephoto) 8 MP 16mm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 5 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | SONY IMX882 (50 MP), Sony IMX709 Sensor (32 MP) | |
| Features | Photo, Video, Night, Street, Pro, Pano, Portrait, Timelapse, Slow-Mo, Text Scanner, Hi-Res, Starry Mode, Tilt-Shift, Macro, Movie, Dual-View Video, Group Portrait, Long Exposure | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.4 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash | 20 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@2.2 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@1.8 GHz | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 36 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 130 hours | |